Would you buy a 2010 Prius today?

Of course, I would! I'd love to buy a non V one and see how different it is from my V which is impossible to beat by any car, in my opinion!

 

To answer the question, yes, I would by a Prius without a doubt.

Test drove one a couple weeks ago and will pull the trigger on one if Toyota comes out with some incentives once this thing blows over.

 

That's the primary problem when getting a Toyota:

Its car just keep going trouble-free even as it ages, eliminating any good excuse to get rid of an old ride.

 

Ditto. The 2010 Prius would be at the top of my list if my 06 got totaled. I'd also consider the FFH, Insight, HyCam and NAH although it's unlikely I'd buy them.

Service is potentially dicey on the NAH since WA isn't a CARB state so dealers might be working on a NAH for their first time.

To answer the OP, no, you wouldn't be crazy. Don't forget about it. As others have stated, you might be able to take advantage of this media negativity circus and get a better deal.

 

I still like my Prius. Service appointment for 8:30 this morning to have the brake thing done. I'm glad they extended the service interval to 10,000 miles. Very satisfied.

 

We had a 1991 Camry, 180,000 miles, that was still getting 32 MPG when lost in a rain-slick, post-Katrina, accident in 2005. So we replaced it with a 2003 Prius.

Bob Wilson

 

I wouldn't be concerned about the safety issue at all, as I think it's really a minor concern and it's being addressed. The one thing that might stop me are the (wide reports of) creaks & rattles because that's the kind of thing that would make me bonkers. I'm hoping these irksome fit 'n finish creaks & rattles get worked out by Toyota with the 2011 models.

 

I agree very much with that. For me, these build quality issues are a much greater deterrent to purchasing a Prius than the recall issue of brake feel. And more damaging to how I view the Toyota brand. Any car can be recalled, for any number of reasons. I won't hold that agaist them. But I expect a car made by Toyota to be better screwed together than reports here suggest they are.

 

Hey all, I purchased my Blizzard Pearl Prius in late Nov 2009 and I haven't had any problems with the brakeing system, however, since the brakes were recalled I made an appt to go into the dealership to have the software update taken care of. I got the opportunity to watch them do the actual reflash of the software. It took exactly 3 mins for the software update to take. I was amazed. I was also able to make some adjustments RE: the reverse beep and got them to customize my car to just beep once (as opposed to continous -- very annoying). Actual process is quick, however my car was at the dealership for nearly an hour, from beginning to end. And to answer to question to this thread, I know I was a little off topic, but YES I'd buy another TOYOTA or Prius in a heartbeat. Toyota's are still the best cars on the road IMHO! Don't believe everything in the media! They're just interested in controversial stories, hype the bad to make worst---to make for a good story.

 

Let's put it this way. The overall quality of Toyota cars is the same as it was before the whole accelerator thing. Other brands don't recall their cars for serious things? there is a thread about this on PC - it will make you think twice about buying any car at all!
Yesterday I had to take a rental - they gave me a Mercedes C class, 180 "Kompressor" - Turbo that is. Max speed 210km/h. I was on the Autobahn doing 200km/h sometimes. Surely quieter than the Prius. But I ended up my trip from Nurnberg to Munich with average fuel consumption of 10L/100km - including a good 45 mins in both towns. The Prius on a similar test, achieved 6L/100km. Read more here. And often no torque at all - the Prius reacts faster...Maybe I was keeping a too high gear, but on the Prius there is no gear - you just push and it works.
And not to mention that I got in and practically bumped my head in the roof when I got in and could not find any seat height adjustment (I am only 1.76m tall!). The navi was really counter-intutive and it took me 5 mins to understand how to operate most of the car. I simply thought "it took me 10 secs to know how to use the Prius!".
So today I was driving as usual to work with the Prius and felt such a relief. It was so silent at the traffic lights and while crawling in traffic. All the commands properly laid-out, recycle for the AC on the wheel where you need it and not somewhere in the middle behind the gear stick. And such low fuel consumption (Mercedes in town? 12L/100km for the part of the trip I could check - the Prius would average at least a good 6L/100km, if not less - temps here are now 0C or less).
So - I would buy the Prius again. I would have bought it later, would I have not lost faith in my VW Polo after 7 years of continuous repairs. I would not even drive it out of Munich in fear that it would stop (it actually never happened).
The only thing I hope, is that I have a trouble free car for at least 3-4 years. Or more. I know I have bought a model just released, and that it would have been better to wait another year - but I simply could not wait anymore. The only "dark spot" of my Prius is the FM radio noise reproduction as discussed in another thread. No fix yet - I need to bug again Toyota Customer Service again tomorrow.
The new Auris Hybrid is coming this fall in EU - I would have probably bought it - but it is coming out too late for me. That will be a compelling model and maybe I could trade in my Prius for the Auris in 2-3 years time - who knows?

 

I would without any problems, the car is great. Just work the dealers to get a great deal.

 

Nah.
Your not crazy. I would buy one, but I already have one.
Me and Brad lol
2010 V blizzard Pearl Adv. Technology.

 

Would I buy a '10 Prius again?

Yep except maybe this time around no dealer installed side moldings. I don't care if they even throw it in for free, like they did for me.

 

Yes for sure.
Prius is the only hybrid car with a 12 years experiment behind it.
Soon we will know if the competitors will hold their promise or not.

 

No. I wouldn't buy it. Too cheap a car for the price. Personally I regret it. I am actually selling my car. Anyone intersted?

 

First ... the thread question: Absolutely!

Now, resale value: Unless you plan to sell immediately ... I would have no concern about resale value. 1) The Prius is a magnificent vehicle, and it will survive the media. I really believe the issue has more to do with unions, and government than braking. 2) Review the 2010 Car Reports (Consumer Reports) on the newstand now. They give a very positive review of the G3. 3) Should gas prices increase, as I believe they will, (GM will not sell as many Volt's if the price stays low) all hybrids will be in demand.

My G3, IV, is an absolute delight. Comfortable, economical, quiet, and with the promise of being very reliable, I could not ask for anything more. I personally like the interior design. I plan on owning it for the foreseable future. I also own a 3/4 ton truck to pull my RV. When I dispose of both, I will, in all likelyhood, buy a sports car?? but my expectation is my G3 will be my predominant transportation for years to come.

 

After 3 months of use I can definitely say yes...I would purchase again...no regrets (even though the anti Toyota campaign certainly got to me). No its a great car no matter what anyone says. I like the handling, the ride, the interior, the brakes, the interior room, and especially GETTING 47 MILES PER GALLON WITHOUT TRYING!

 

Buy it without question...We have two 2010 Priuses and just love them.

 

I would have no hesitation. I bought our V in July, and am still happy despite the government and media "witch hunt" designed to move Government Motors products. I bought a Tacoma last week while I had the Prius in for its first oil change so, the media hype doesn't bother me. My only complaint is I did not get the revised oil change interval notice until today. Oh well, it just means the next oil change is 10K miles away instead of 5K.